[oldkid]

Are there any good alternatives for new Elex pads? The Dekoni Velour are comfy enough but the sound isn't quite as good as with Elex/Clear pads.

I've been using mine with the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads for some time and I think they sound exquisite with these pads on

 

[Shane D]

Are there any good alternatives for new Elex pads? The Dekoni Velour are comfy enough but the sound isn't quite as good as with Elex/Clear pads.

I wonder how the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin would sound? I have no idea, personally.

 

[b0lt 0ns]

Dekoni fenestrated sound awesome on elex. They increase the bass/slam. In my opinion it's what they should come with from the start. They're also more comfortable IMO.

 

[jonathan c]

Dekoni fenestrated sound awesome on elex. They increase the bass/slam. In my opinion it's what they should come with from the start. They're also more comfortable IMO.

On a related note, I have used those Dekonis on Focal Clear OG for > 2-1/2 years. Sound: just as you say + airy midrange/treble + wider soundstage. Easy to clean !!

 

[Shane D]

On a related note, I have used those Dekonis on Focal Clear OG for > 2-1/2 years. Sound: just as you say + airy midrange/treble + wider soundstage. Easy to clean !!

Does it affect the bass? Do you lose anything from stock?

 

[dougms3]

Does it affect the bass? Do you lose anything from stock?

You lose a tiny bit up top, the suede material is better at accentuating the treble.

Its a trade off, you get alot more hardhitting bass and richer mids but lose a small bit of resolution and articulation in the higher frequencies.

 

[b0lt 0ns]

On a related note, I have used those Dekonis on Focal Clear OG for > 2-1/2 years. Sound: just as you say + airy midrange/treble + wider soundstage. Easy to clean !!

They sounded awesome earlier today on a nice little WA6SE that some guy sold me for a deal with a Sophia princess and a pair of Sylvania 13DE7s

 

[jonathan c]

Does it affect the bass? Do you lose anything from stock?

To me, the bass is extended and more linear. Further up the frequency spectrum, I feel that nothing is lost but more air / wider soundstage is had.

 

[Liberte]

I've been using mine with the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads for some time and I think they sound exquisite with these pads on

Do they retain the airy soundstage? The velour I find narrowed it down and even made some frequencies sound distorted

 

[jonathan c]

Do they retain the airy soundstage? The velour I find narrowed it down and even made some frequencies sound distorted

Probably because the velour are more absorptive than the sheepskin and are not fenestrated (perforated).

 

[Liberte]

Probably because the velour are more absorptive than the sheepskin and are not fenestrated (perforated).

Yes that makes sense.

I'm planning on picking up the Elegia and think the velour could be more suitable as a spare pad for them as they're closed and stock pads are also cloth.

I'm going to try the cheap fenestrated cloth pads from China before going with sheepskin. I love the Elex sound so much I wish focal sold spare parts so I could keep the stock sound forever.

 

[Plieb]

Yes that makes sense.

I'm planning on picking up the Elegia and think the velour could be more suitable as a spare pad for them as they're closed and stock pads are also cloth.

I'm going to try the cheap fenestrated cloth pads from China before going with sheepskin. I love the Elex sound so much I wish focal sold spare parts so I could keep the stock sound forever.

Do they retain the airy soundstage? The velour I find narrowed it down and even made some frequencies sound

Do they retain the airy soundstage? The velour I find narrowed it down and even made some frequencies sound distorted

The velour definitely were inferior with the elex. Totally deadened the sound. Zero sparkle. But more concerning was the fact that the plastic ring on one of the pads was not evenly centered and the left right balance was impacted.

 

[b0lt 0ns]

Yes that makes sense.

I'm planning on picking up the Elegia and think the velour could be more suitable as a spare pad for them as they're closed and stock pads are also cloth.

I'm going to try the cheap fenestrated cloth pads from China before going with sheepskin. I love the Elex sound so much I wish focal sold spare parts so I could keep the stock sound forever.

Drop sells the stock focal branded elex pads. Go on their site and look under headphone accessories. They're on back order but they will come back in stock at some point.

 

[Chezpi]

still have quality problems, death of the driver?

 

[b0lt 0ns]

still have quality problems, death of the driver?

My first set I ordered in June came with a dead left driver. The replacement set has been flawless with the exception of clipping at higher volumes.